Location: Chicago South
Location: Hybrid
URL: westsidejustice.bamboohr.com/careers/31
Staff Attorney
The Westside Justice Center is a holistic Legal Aid clinic dedicated to eradicating barriers to justice, mitigating the consequences of criminalized communities and uplifting authentic community leadership. Founded in 2015, by a group of attorneys, community leaders and legal advocates, the Westside Justice Center (WJC) seeks to empower and re-power individuals and communities to demand and attain accountability and greater access to systems of justice.
Our staff collaboratively mitigate the consequences of incarceration on criminalized communities by
Facilitating legal literacy to reduce recidivism
Providing legal and quasi- legal assistance to individuals
Establishing and nurturing community trust through participatory deliberations and restorative justice practices
We are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as Staff Attorneys.
Our Staff Attorneys combine direct representation, outreach, education, organizing and advocacy in service of community members
Staff Attorney essential duties/responsibilities include
Client Representation
Provide legal representation, legal counsel, and referrals to eligible clients in a wide range of practice areas
Coordinate on-site legal clinics and intakes
Engage in impact litigation, administrative, and legislative advocacy
Assist in supervision and support of paralegals, interns, and volunteer attorneys
Prepare periodic reports for internal and external purposes
Program Support
Provide legal consultation
Recruit, train and supervise volunteer attorneys
Collaborate with partner organizations for training and outreach presentations
Plan, implement and document outreach and training programs
Successful Candidates will possess
License to practice law in Illinois or eligibility to become licensed within 6 months of hire
Excellent client interviewing skills
Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills
Proven ability to explain complex legal situations compassionately and effectively to people in crisis
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to prioritize work
Skilled in project management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team
Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail
Cultural Competency
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Our Staff Attorneys combine direct representation, outreach, education, organizing and advocacy in service of community members.
Staff Attorney essential duties/responsibilities include
Client Representation
Provide legal representation, legal counsel, and referrals to eligible clients in a wide range of practice areas Coordinate on-site legal clinics and intakes Engage in impact litigation, administrative, and legislative advocacy Assist in supervision and support of paralegals, interns, and volunteer attorneys Prepare periodic reports for internal and external purposes Program Support Provide legal consultation Recruit, train and supervise volunteer attorneys Collaborate with partner organizations for training and outreach presentations Plan, implement and document outreach and training programs
Successful Candidates will possess
License to practice law in Illinois or eligibility to become licensed within 6 months of hire Excellent client interviewing skills Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills Proven ability to explain complex legal situations compassionately and effectively to people in crisis Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, to a wide variety of audiences Ability to prioritize work Skilled in project management Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail Cultural Competency Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits while working with us
Community impact
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a professional office environment.
The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers Ability to communicate verbally Ability to spend extended time working on a computer Occasional need for local travel WJC supports all CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, requirements, or responsibilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
The Westside Justice Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQI- GNC people, and formerly incarcerated people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply here- https://westsidejustice.bamboohr.com/careers/31